On Thursday, April 23, 2026, representatives from Manheim Township attended the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) meeting, where the Manheim Township Police Department was once again recognized with Premier status as an accredited agency.

What does this mean?

PLEAC accreditation requires agencies to comply with 140 professional standards and provide multiple proofs of compliance for each standard throughout a three-year assessment period. The Manheim Township Police Department has maintained accredited status since 2008. In 2023, after 15 consecutive years of successful re-accreditation, the department earned designation as a Premier Agency—an honor held by only 25 agencies in Pennsylvania at the time.

In January, the department successfully completed its most recent re-accreditation, marking 18 consecutive years of accredited status.

This achievement is only possible through the continued commitment, cooperation, and professionalism of all department members—both sworn officers and civilian staff—who work daily to meet and maintain these high standards.

On hand to receive the award were Chief Brian Freysz, Township Manager Rick Kane, and members of the department’s accreditation team: Lieutenant Michael Piacentino, Sergeant Barry Waltz, and Administrative Assistant Gina Hoover.

MEDIA POST CONTACT: Sergeant Barry E. Waltz, Jr., Cell: 717-371-5212, Office: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1505, waltzb@manheimtownshippolice.org